2014 Ave Maria Annual Scholarship Dinner

Corey Perrine/Staff Myra Janco Daniels, right, laughs with friend Jack Donahue during dinner Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Ave Maria choir students sing the national anthem Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Ave Maria President Jim Towey, center, ducks under the podium during a speech while Chris Audino, left, and John Audino juggle over him Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. He used the act as humor to show in metaphor how much a university president juggles. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Michael and Gisele Saadeh are seen in the courtyard Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Dominos Pizza Founder Tom Monaghan is conferred upon him an honorary degree from Ave Maria University, his 13th, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Myra Janco Daniels is serenaded by Dr. Travis Cutright's Shakespeare in Performance Group One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Chris Audino eats apples while juggling Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Senior Violinist Jensine Caranto performs Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Elizabeth Kirk is seen in the courtyard Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Joe Canizaro listens as speakers talk Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Myra Janco Daniels reacts while being serenaded Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff The colors are posted Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff John O'Neill, center, and Nancy Slifko, center left, are served dinner Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Myra Janco Daniels speaks Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Guests are seen in the courtyard Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Myra Janco Daniels is kissed by George Talisse after the banquet dinner Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Myra Janco Daniels, center, greets friend Jack Donahue during dinner Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Guests mingle in the courtyard Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Myra Janco Daniels is seen on stage with AMU President Jim Towey Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Dr. Travis Cutright's Shakespeare in Performance Group performs One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful" Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.

Corey Perrine/Staff Myra Janco Daniels claps after being serenaded Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples. Hundreds came out to honor Myra Janco Daniels founder and longtime CEO of the Philharmonic Center for the Arts (now Artisâ"Naples) and the Naples Museum of Art will chair the project of a new $10 million performing arts center for Ave Maria. Its location will give AMU students the opportunity to experience the arts within a short walk on campus. In addition, the University will now have a first-class venue to host both internal and external events such as graduation and conferences. The University is raising money now for the building of the center, which is expected to be completed in 2016.